GCC Technologies Elite XL-20/600 User Manual page 204

default printer: The printer that will appear as the default choice in print dialog
boxes in applications.
desktop: The working environment of the Macintosh Finder and Windows systems
that displays folders, files, and applications as icons.
device: A piece of equipment, such as a hard disk, printer, or scanner, used with a
computer. Also known as a peripheral.
dialog box: A small window that opens up on the screen to get user input or ac-
knowledgment.
disk space: The amount of space available on a hard disk or floppy disk.
dot gain: An unavoidable increase in the size of halftone dots due to the interaction
of toner, paper, heat, and pressure during the printing process. This increase in dot
size increases the density of toner on paper, causing the printed output to appear
darker. GCC's AccuGray technology works to counteract the effects of dot gain.
dots per inch (dpi): A measurement of resolution, or the density of dots, for a given
output device. Higher dots per inch usually give better image quality.
download: To send a font to a printer's built-in memory (RAM) or hard disk.
drop-down list: A section of a dialog box that contains one entry but has a down-
ward-pointing arrow at the right. Clicking on the arrow reveals a list of alternative
choices.
engine: The entire printer apart from the electronics.
EtherNet: A commonly-used network protocol.
flow control: The control of information along an interface to enable the interface to
take only as much information as it can handle.
folder: An organization tool for arranging documents, applications, and other folders
on a storage device. Known as a directory on Windows systems prior to Windows 95.
font: A collection of letters, numbers, punctuation marks, and special characters with
a consistent design. Also known as a typeface.
fuse: To melt toner particles so that they adhere to the paper.
fuser unit: The part of the printer that melts toner particles.
grayscale: The range of gray tones between black and white. The human eye can
distinguish up to approximately 256 levels of gray.
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